Brookstone Gains

Brookstone Inc. (Nashua, N.H.) reported a first quarter sales increase of 7.7 percent. Same-store sales climbed 5.9 percent.

“I am pleased with our strong first quarter sales results, particularly in light of the difficult retail environment,” said chairman, president and ceo Michael Anthony. “In the quarter, we opened two stores featuring the new store design that we developed, refined and perfected last year, and that we will begin to roll out nationally this year. As our products continue to evolve, so too does the environment in which they are showcased. We believe that we are on track this year to open between 15 and 20 new stores and remodel 10 to 15 stores, all in the new format.”